The Best Country Music Videos of All Time
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Looking for the best country music videos of all time? Look no further! We’ve gathered together the top videos in the genre, from classic hits to modern chart-toppers. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Introduction
Country music is a genre of music that is known for its storytelling, heartbreak, and honesty. It is a genre that has produced some of the most iconic music videos of all time. From Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” to Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places,” country music videos have a way of resonating with viewers and becoming instant classics.
In this list, we will countdown the best country music videos of all time. These are the videos that have made us laugh, cry, and everything in between. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
The Best Country Music Videos of All Time
Country music videos are a great way to experience the culture and the feel of the music. They can be a great way to get a taste of the country lifestyle. There are many different types of country music videos, but there are a few that stand out above the rest. These are the best country music videos of all time.
“Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
“Achy Breaky Heart” is a song by American country artist Billy Ray Cyrus. It was his debut single and the first release from his 1992 album Some Gave All. The song was written in 1990 by Don Von Tressler and Cyrus. “Achy Breaky Heart” is credited as having “single-handedly revived flagging interest in country music.” The music video for the song was directed by David Hogan, who later directed videos for other artists such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus. In the video, Cyrus is seen dancing in a barn near Glen Campbell’s house in Los Angeles while Campbell himself makes a cameo appearance.
The video was nominated for four MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Male Video and Best Country Video. It won three awards: Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Viewer’s Choice.
“Forever and Ever, Amen” by Randy Travis
Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen” is a classic country love song that was released in 1987. The song spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Male Vocal Performance. The music video for “Forever and Ever, Amen” was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions and features Travis singing the song in various locations around Nashville, Tennessee.
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
“I Will Always Love You” is a song written and originally performed by American country music artist Dolly Parton. The song was written as a good-bye and farewell to Parton’s one-time partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner, when she decided to pursue a solo career. “I Will Always Love You” was released first as a single in 1974 and later appeared on Parton’s 1976 album, Component love. The song later became a crossover hit in 1992 when Whitney Houston recorded it for the soundtrack to her film The Bodyguard. Houston’s single spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the longest-running number one single of all time by a female artist. The song also won Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Female at the 1994 Grammy Awards.
“The Dance” by Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks’ “The Dance” is a song about living life to the fullest and not being afraid to take risks. The music video for “The Dance” features Brooks performing the song in a empty stadium, with the audience only being shown on the big screen. The video was directed by Matthew Diamond and won the Country Music Association award for Video of the Year in 1990.
“I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
“I Hope You Dance” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Lee Ann Womack. The song was released in May 2000 as the lead single from her album of the same name. “I Hope You Dance” spent six weeks at number one on the US Country chart in 2000 and peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and was nominated for Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
The song’s lyrics encourage listeners to “live like [they] were dying” and to seize every moment. Womack told The Boot that the song is “everything that I would want my daughters to know.” The music video for the song was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions and features Womack’s then-teenaged daughters Gracie and Kate doing various activities while Womack watches them.
The video was named Video of the Year at both the Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Television Awards, and won a CMA Award for Single of the Year.
Conclusion
So there you have it, our roundup of the best country music videos of all time. We’ve included a wide variety of videos, from classic hits to more recent releases, so there’s something for everyone. We hope you enjoyed our list and that you’ll check out some of these great videos for yourself.
